Chevrolet Impala vs Volkswagen Jetta
The Volkswagen Jetta is more fuel-efficient at 32 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Chevrolet Impala. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Impala | Volkswagen Jetta | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,368 | 1,277 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 89 and 15 | 53 and 10 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 80,000 miles | 67,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 23 MPG | 32 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 29 | 29 and 37 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,900 | $3,000 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,368 complaints for the Chevrolet Impala and 1,277 for the Volkswagen Jetta. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Chevrolet Impala, 6 for the Volkswagen Jetta.